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India's first gene-edited sheep just turned one. How's it doing?
Born on 16 December last year in Indian-administered Kashmir, the sheep has been named Tarmeem.
RI bets on holiday sales to lift growth with nationwide mall drive
Indonesia is banking on a nationwide shopping campaign to boost consumer spending during the year-end holidays, as the ...
Home ministry urges swift data, land readiness for Sumatra housing
Indonesias Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian on Friday urged regional governments to swiftly submit accurate ...
Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, report says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian and U.S. delegations had inched closer to finalising a 20-point plan at the talks over the weekend in Miami
Who, Where, and Why: Inside the Myanmar Juntas Phase One Election
As the regime presses ahead with a tightly controlled first phase of voting on Sunday, large swathes of the country remain beyond its reach and political opponents are shut out.
Protesters block key Dhaka junction seeking justice for Sharif Osman Hadis killing
The protesters blocked the main roads at Shahbagh, bringing vehicular movement in the area to a complete halt
Indonesia's Danantara in talks on US access to critical minerals
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has started talks on US access to the country's critical minerals, ...
Myanmar Junta Bars Independent Domestic Monitors From Sundays Election
Scrutiny of vote widely regarded as a fraud to entrench military rule will be confined to regimes supporters at home and abroad.
Born on December 26, 1893, Mao Zedong was a Chinese communist revolutionary and the long-time Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party. A quiz on the man and his times
Myanmar Elections Third Phase to Cover Fewer Areas Than Thought
On Jan. 25, the junta hopes, another 63 townships will go to the polls, whether its writ runs there or not. But even that is nine fewer than expected.
Garudasays pilot followed SOP after Jakarta-Sydney flight turbulence
Garuda Indonesia on Friday said the pilot of a JakartaSydney flight that encountered turbulence shortly before ...
Several people injured after being stabbed at factory in Japan
Kyodo News agency and other media said several people were stabbed by a man with a knife at a rubber factory in the city of Mishima
Watch: India-Pakistan, Middle East and more: wars and conflicts that headlined 2025
2025 reminded the world that even longfrozen fault lines can shift in an instant. From South Asia to the Middle East, from Africa to Eastern Europe, 2025 was a reminder that conflicts remain deeply interconnected each reshaping borders, societies, and futures.
Banten Police deploy 100 Brimob personnel for Aceh disaster response
The Banten Regional Police deployed 100 personnel from its Mobile Brigade (Brimob) unit to Aceh to support Operation ...
Jakarta traffic, passenger flows stable during Christmas 2025: Agency
Head of Jakarta Transportation Office, Syafrin Liputo, said that based on preliminary data collected from December 18 ...
Nusakambangan: From maximum security to hub of hope
The year 2025 marks a new historical milestone for the correctional system on Nusakambangan Island, which has now ...
UAE President arrives in Pakistan on maiden official visit
This is President Al Nahyan's first official visit to Pakistan as the UAE president and he is accompanied by a high-level delegation
Why Myanmars Election Is Rigged
The junta-organized election has been engineered in a myriad subtle and unsubtle ways to ensure there can only be one winner: the military regime.
Jakarta to strengthen food aid, social security for workers
The Jakarta provincial government will strengthen staple food subsidy programs for workers through the Jakarta Smart ...
Aceh marks 21 years since 2004 tsunami with prayers forvictims
Thousands of residents from across Indonesias Aceh Province gathered in the provincial capital on Friday to mark ...
Junta Blacklists Myanmar Expats in Korea Over Election Protests
Military regime exports repression abroad as Seoul embassy targets protesters for rallying against its sham poll.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak convicted in trial over 1MDB corruption scandal
Authorities said he siphoned more than $700 million into his personal bank accounts from the 1MDB fund
Kudus faces sanctions over landfill mismanagement
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq confirmed that the Kudus District Government, Central Java, will face ...
Indonesia sets Jan 8 for post-holiday free meals program rollout
The Indonesian government has announced plans to fully resume nationwide implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals ...
Indonesia's MBG program continues for priority groups during holidays
Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program continues to prioritize pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and ...
Indonesia maintains secure food supply amid holiday demand surge
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assured that Indonesias rice supply remains secure, as the ...
Cambodia says Thailand escalated strikes during border talks
From 6:08 am to 7:15 am, the Thai military deployed F-16 fighter jets to drop as many as 40 bombs, to intensify its bombardment in the area of Chok Chey village, Cambodia's Defence Ministry said in a statement
Two million Afghans still living in Pakistan: UNHCR
Islamabad: More than two million Afghan refugees are still living in Pakistan despite over a million returning to their country in 2025. In November alone, 171,055 Afghans returned to Afghanistan, with 37,899 deported through the Chaman, Torkham and Barabcha borders, Dawn reported from the statistics of a UN refugee agency. Also in November, over 31,500 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sumatra survivor housing should be near public facilities: minister
Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas, Maruarar Sirait, has instructed officials to ensure that permanent housing ...
MPR Deputy Speaker calls for urgent climate change legislation
Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno has called for the immediate ratification ...
Infrastructure Ministry sends 250 tonnes of disaster relief to Sumatra
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has dispatched two teams to oversee ...
Aceh extends emergency response for floods, landslides
The provincial government of Aceh has announced a second extension of its emergency response period, adding two more ...
10 killed, 32 injured in Mexico bus crash
The crash occurred on Christmas Eve in the town of Zontecomatlan, while the vehicle travelled from Mexico City to the village of Chicontepec
Indonesians' thoughts are with flood victims at Christmas: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto said that during this years Christmas celebrations, the hearts and minds of nearly ...
Turkiye starts examining black boxes from jet crash that killed Libya's military chief and 7 others
North Korea's Kim orders more missile production in 2026
The missile and shell production sector is of paramount importance in bolstering up the war deterrent, says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Optimistic of stronger food sector performance in 2026: minister
Coordinating Minister for Food, Zulkifli Hasan, expressed optimism that Indonesia's food sector performance will ...
Basarnas ends search for flood victims in Aceh after one month
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) stated that the victim search operation in several flood-hit regions ...
Indonesia weather mod curbs rainfall in flood-hit Sumatra: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) assessed that the weather modification operation (OMC) has been ...
Indonesia plans film financing push to protect IP, attract investors
Indonesia is preparing a new film financing mechanism aimed at protecting intellectual property and widening market ...
Navy on standby for Christmas, New Year sea transport safety
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has placed its warships on full alert to anticipate sea transport contingencies during the ...
Banten's South Tangerang declares emergency as waste crisis escalates
The Government of South Tangerang City, Banten Province, has declared an emergency response status to address the ...
Syria says killed senior Islamic State leader
The strikes killed five members of the jihadist group, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
2025 in Myanmar: The Year in Review
From Chinese meddling to staged scam-center crackdowns and a sham election, The Irrawaddy looks back at the key events and figures in another difficult year for Myanmar.
Myanmar Junta Chief Mobilizes Navy for Election Season Offensive
Min Aung Hlaing has told personnel to train for amphibious assaults and ground combat as the regime escalates indiscriminate attacks on resistance-held territory.
Bangladeshs BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns from 17-year exile ahead of elections
Guwahati: Tarique Rahman, considered a leading contender for Bangladeshs next prime minister, has returned to the country after spending 17 years in exile, ahead of the upcoming general elections. Rahman, 60, is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and a prominent figure in the influential Zia family. He leads the Bangladesh Nationalist Party [] The post Bangladeshs BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns from 17-year exile ahead of elections appeared first on NorthEast Now .
East Java awards bonuses after OSN2025 medal haul
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has awarded cash bonuses to students who won medals at the 2025 National ...
RI Govt to disburse housing allowance for flood-hit Sumatra residents
The Indonesian government will begin disbursing a monthly transitional housing allowance to thousands of residents ...
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo has also lamented the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza several times recently and told journalists last month that the only solution in the decades-long conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people must include a Palestinian state
Indonesian Navy deploys 20 warships for Sumatra disaster response
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has deployed 20 warships to support the government in accelerating disaster response ...
Myanmar Junta Escalates Attacks on Civilians in Election Countdown
Deadly airstrikes, raids and artillery attacks are targeting civilians across the Bamar heartland regions of Sagaing, Mandalay and Magwe.
China rejects U.S. claims on India ties, says border issue is bilateral
China accuses the United States of distorting its defence policy in an attempt to prevent an improvement in China-India relations
Indonesia tasks SOEs to build 15,000 houses for Sumatra flood victims
The Indonesian government has tasked state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with building 15,000 homes for residents displaced ...
Myanmar Business Owners Arrested as Junta Tightens Tax Noose on Mon State
Importers and gold dealers charged in crackdown on tax evasion and alleged funding of resistance groups.
Jakarta Archbishop highlights Catholic solidarity in disaster relief
Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo said all Catholic parishes in Indonesia are collaborating to raise relief ...
RI Govt launches interfaith worship cleanup ahead of Xmas, New Year
Indonesias Ministry of Religious Affairs has rolled out a nationwide interfaith cleanup drive at houses of ...
Indonesia plans repairs at flood-damaged Ombilin heritage site
The Indonesian government plans to repair and strengthen infrastructure at the Ombilin Cultural Heritage Site in ...
Banten to spend $49 mln on river normalization for flood control
The Banten provincial government plans to normalize several rivers in 2026 with an estimated budget of Rp821 billion ...
Indonesia's VP reviews rail readiness for Christmas-New Year travel
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited Tawang Station in Semarang, Central Java, on Thursday to ...
Jakarta offers free health checks during Christmas-New Year holidays
The Jakarta Health Office is providing health screening services at transportation hubs, tourist destinations and ...
Cardinal Suharyo highlights family renewal in Christmas message
Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo said the 2025 Christmas celebration offers an important opportunity to ...
Indonesia boosts maritime safety for Christmas, New Year travel
Indonesias Ministry of Transportation, in collaboration with the Indonesian Navy, is intensifying maritime ...
Indonesia strengthens extreme weather response for year-end holidays
Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has intensified collaboration with ...
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman lands in Dhaka
His return to Bangladesh comes after a gap of 17 years amid a fresh wave of unrest and political instability that has been gripping the country
Research support key to Indonesia's aerospace competitiveness: PTDI
Research support from Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is seen as crucial to ...
Jasa Marga applies contraflow on Jakarta-Cikampek toll road
State-owned toll operator PT Jasamarga Transjawa Toll Road (JTT) on Thursday morning implemented a one-lane contraflow ...
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Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting
I think its tragic, and I think everybody respects and is very sad for what happened, and I think people here are out on the beach, because its like a celebration but everybody has got it in their memories and everybody is respectful of what happened, says British tourist Mark Conroy
Christmas calls for unity, solidarity: Religious Affairs Minister
Indonesias Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar underscored that Christmas is not only a religious ...
Indonesia highlights family resilience in 2025 Christmas theme
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs said the 2025 Christmas celebration, themed God Is Present to Save ...
Indonesia-France aviation cooperation updated with Annex V
Indonesia and France have strengthened technical cooperation in civil aviation through the signing of Annex V to their ...
VP Gibran marks Christmas in Salatiga, Indonesia's most tolerant city
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Thursday morning celebrated Christmas 2025 with residents in ...
Over 3,000 Catholics attend Christmas Mass at Jakarta Cathedral
Over 3,000 Catholics gathered at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, widely known as Jakarta Cathedral, on ...
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President Prabowo conveys Christmas, New Year greetings
President Prabowo Subianto extended his Christmas and New Year greetings to all Indonesians, while urging the public to ...
Geekvape SOUL II Wins 2025 MUSE Gold Award Global Recognition of Design and Innovation
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Pentagon: China-Pakistan defence, space ties grow; base considered
New York: A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing likely also considered setting up a base in Pakistan. In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on Military and Security Developments Involving the Peoples Republic of China 2025, the US Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Disaster relief budget for flood-hit Sumatra sufficient, minister says
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the budget for disaster recovery in Sumatra is sufficient, ensuring ...
Prabowo urges forest task force to stand firm against lobbying
President Prabowo Subianto urged the Forest Area Enforcement (PKH) Task Force to stand firm against lobbying from any ...
Food prices unaffected by Sumatra floods, Bapanas assures
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensured that food supplies and prices remain safe following the floods and ...
Indonesian Catholics raise Christmas aid for Sumatra flood victims
Catholics in various regions across Indonesia are raising funds as an expression of solidarity and concern for fellow ...
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Indonesia reaffirms commitment to reform RIJapan internship program
Indonesias Minister of Manpower Yassierli has reaffirmed the governments commitment to strengthening ...
Deputy minister encourages women's involvement in free meals program
Deputy Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Veronica Tan encouraged the involvement of women to ...
Prabowo says forestry fines can fund 100,000 houses for flood victims
President Prabowo Subianto said administrative forestry fines and recovered state funds worth Rp6.62 trillion (about ...
Indonesia, India partner to revitalise elephant hospitals in Sumatra
Indonesias Ministry of Forestry has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the critically endangered Sumatran ...
Election What Election? Yangon Shrugs at Sundays Junta-Run Poll
With voting just days away, a resident of Myanmars largest city reports an eerie lack of campaign activity and overwhelming voter apathy.
Gov't has relocated 227 families from Tesso Nilo National Park
The Forest Area Regulation (PKH) Task Force has relocated 227 families from the Tesso Nilo National Park area in Riau ...
ATR/BPN to keep land services open during Christmas-New Year holidays
The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) would continued to provide land ...
Indonesia gains Rp6.62 trillion from forest penalties, asset recovery
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the handover of funds totaling Rp6.62 trillion (approximately US$395 ...
